Crew Profiles

Captain - Clinton Van Der Linden
Captain Clinton brings over a decade of experience on luxury yachts worldwide, combining professionalism with a warm, approachable personality. Having worked extensively on both private and charter vessels, he is known for creating a smooth, safe, and relaxed onboard experience where guests can truly unwind.
With a strong passion for the ocean, watersports, and travel, Clinton enjoys sharing his knowledge while ensuring every detail is taken care of behind the scenes. His calm leadership, attention to detail, and genuine care for guest comfort help make each journey aboard Motor Yacht Southern Belle memorable, effortless, and enjoyable from start to finish.

Chef - Charli Bellamy
Charli is a Southern gal who loves travel and feeding people. She was born on a small farm in Georgia and her earliest job was tending chickens and collecting the fresh eggs every morning. She grew up cooking authentic Southern food with her grandparents, feeding a large family with food grown in the garden or sourced from the farm. Developing a love for travel at a young age, she has been exploring the world and incorporating new cuisine into her cooking for many years. After her first sailing experience in 2015, she found her passion for living and working on the sea. A woman of many talents, she studied Chemistry at the University of Georgia, then attended design school at FIT in New York while running a specialty coffee shop, and also spent six months in Italy studying abroad and learning Italian cooking. In her twenties she designed a small line of cocktail and party dresses before opening her own vintage clothing business in Seattle, WA.
Her love of travel and exploring eventually landed her on a boat in Croatia, where she fell in love with the sea. Charli began cooking on sail boats 8 years ago, beginning with small private charters in the Mediterranean. She has worked and sailed in Croatia, Montenegro, Greece, Italy, Bahamas, the San Juan Islands, the US & British Virgin Islands, as well as the southern Caribbean. While her favorite cuisines are modern, healthy Southern and Italian, she has had extensive experience cooking for specialized diets including gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, keto/paleo. She is always happy to work with guests and provide customized menus.

Mate / Engineer - Marcel Roestroff
Marcel Roestorff brings a strong hands-on approach and a genuine passion for the ocean to his role as Mate/Engineer aboard Motor Yacht Southern Belle. With experience across both deck and engineering operations, he plays an important part in ensuring the yacht runs smoothly and efficiently at all times.
Calm, hardworking, and approachable, Marcel takes pride in maintaining high standards behind the scenes while supporting guest activities on deck. His positive attitude, attention to detail, and willingness to assist wherever needed help create a safe, relaxed, and enjoyable onboard experience for everyone.

Stew - Caitlin Eichert
Caitlin Eichert brings a friendly, attentive, and professional approach to her role as Stewardess aboard Motor Yacht Southern Belle. With experience on both sailing and motor yachts, she is dedicated to creating a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere where guests can truly relax and enjoy their time onboard.
Highly organised and detail-oriented, Caitlin takes pride in delivering seamless service, beautifully presented interiors, and thoughtful guest care. Approachable and hardworking, she enjoys anticipating guest needs and ensuring every detail is taken care of, helping to create an effortless and enjoyable experience from start to finish.